OPERATION
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MTF-031070L
2.
With the engine running, push the starter button and spin
the starter for several seconds.
NOTE: The normal sound made by spinning the
starter will not harm the engine or the starter.
3.
Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first and
then from the switchbox.
TO START ENGINE
Be sure that engine has sufficient oil.
The snowthrower engine is equipped with a recoil starter and
also an electric starter..
WARNING: The electric starter is equipped with
a three-wire power cord and plug designed to
operate on 120 volt AC house hold current. The
power cord must be properly grounded at all times to
avoid the possibility of electric shock which can cause
injury to the operator. Follow all instructions carefully
as set forth below:
Make sure your house has a three-wire grounded sys-
tem. If you are not sure, ask a licensed electrician. If
your house does not have a three-wire grounded sys-
tem, do not use this electric starter under any condi-
tion.
If your house has a three-wire grounded system but a
three hole receptacle is not available to connect the
electric starter, have a three-hole receptacle installed
by a licensed electrician.
WARNING: To connect a 120 volt power cord,
always connect the power cord first to the
switch box located on the engine and then plug
the other end into a three-hole grounded receptacle.
WARNING: To disconnect the power cord, al-
ways unplug the end connected to the three-
hole grounded receptacle first.
COLD ENGINE START
(Engine has not been run recently.)
1.
Be sure auger drive clutch lever and traction drive clutch
lever are in the disengaged (RELEASED) position.
2.
IN TEMPERATURES ABOVE 0
°
F (-18
°
C)
Move throttle control to “FAST” position.
IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 0
°
F (-18
°
C)
Move throttle control to “1/2 THROTTLE” position. Be-
fore engaging auger drive clutch lever allow engine to
idle for five minutes to allow engine oil to warm . Failure
to allow engine oil to warm can cause damage to engine.
3.
Insert key into ignition slot. Make sure it snaps into place
(Figure 19). Do not turn key.
4.
Rotate choke knob to the CHOKE position.
5.
Push the primer button as follows:
Above 50
°
F (10
°
C), DO NOT PRIME.
From 50
°
F (10
°
C) to 15
°
F (-10
°
C), PUSH TWO TIMES.
Below 15
°
F (-10
°
C), PUSH FOUR TIMES.
NOTE: Cover the vent hole when as you push the
primer. Remove your finger from the primer vent
hole between pushes.
Choke Knob
Figure 19
Primer Button
Ignition Key
6.
(RECOIL START)
Pull starter handle (Figure 20) rapidly,
and allow to rewind slowly while maintaining firm grip on
handle.
Recoil Starter Handle
Figure 20
7.
(ELECTRIC START) Connect the power cord to the en-
gine and depress the starter button.
Recoil Starter Handle
Figure 21
8.
As engine warms up move choke lever to “1/2 choke”
position. When engine does not run smoothly, move
choke lever to the off position.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for several
minutes before blowing snow in temperatures below
0
°
F (-18
C).
9.
Run engine at or near top speed.
